Federal Workforce News
No Back Pay, No Employment Contract, No Promotion
Is a federal employee entitled to back pay when he who performs in a higher graded position after his boss retires?
Labor Relations
Stay informed on the latest developments in federal labor relations, including updates on collective bargaining, union negotiations, FLRA decisions, labor‑management disputes, and federal workforce policies that shape the rights and responsibilities of federal employees. Find news and analysis on AFGE, NTEU and other federal unions, bargaining agreements, workplace rules, and major actions affecting labor relations across federal agencies. Find clear insights into how evolving labor policies impact the federal workforce and agency operations.
Human Resources
Smoking, Dress Codes, and Union Politics
An HHS facility recently won a case before the Federal Service Impasses Panel that is likely to have a ripple effect through other agencies and unions.
Human Resources
Smoking Battle Continues in Federal Bureaucracy
HHS is taking the lead in banning smoking in federal agencies.
Human Resources
Smokers Need Not Apply
There is no smoking allowed anytime, anywhere on the Baltimore campus of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Federal Workforce News
Tiny Union About to Become Roadkill in DHS Deal?
If a deal is reached between AFGE, NTEU and DHS, a small union representing federal employees may be wiped out.
Human Resources
Which unions will represent big portion of DHS employees?
Reorganization of government into DHS creates bargaining unit issues
Federal Workforce News
Threats by IRS Employee To Have Former Spouse Audited Justify Removal Says Court
The Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit upholds a decision by the IRS to fire an employee for making a threat against a taxpayer even though the…
Federal Workforce News
Absolute Performance Standards Are Acceptable Says Court
The Federal Circuit concludes in a case involving a Navy employee that absolute performance standards may be a valid basis for a performance standard.
Federal Workforce News
Pay, Politics and Payback: An Evolving Civil Service
The civil service system is evolving. Federal employees are part of a political system and their representatives are taking strong political positions - whether most employees in the…
Federal Workforce News
New Labor Relations Program for DoD Unveiled
The Dept of Defense is moving out to implement a new labor relations structure reflecting the most significant changes to the LR program since 1978.